Explore the Family Name Stengle
The meaning of Stengle
Americanized form of German Stengel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Stengle in the United States?
The surname Stengle, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 62,396 in popularity with approximately 300 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 70,208 and the count of individuals with this surname decreased to 279, marking a 7% reduction. The proportion of people named Stengle per 100,000 also saw an 18.18% decrease from 0.11 to 0.09 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #70,208 | -12.52% |
| Count | 300 | 279 | -7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stengle
Turning our attention towards the ethnicity associated with the surname Stengle, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we notice some shifts. In 2000, nearly 92.67% of Stengles identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 94.62% by 2010. The percentage of Stengles identifying with two or more ethnic identities rose from 1.67% to 2.87% in the same period. Interestingly, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic Stengles decreased to zero from 1.67% and 2.33% respectively. There were no recorded changes for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 94.62% | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 2.87% | 71.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |